St. Louis Paycheck Calculator 2026
City of St. Louis 1% earnings tax on residents' earnings wherever earned and on nonresidents for work performed in the city. Renewed by voters (Proposition E) in April 2026. A single filer earning $75,000 in St. Louis takes home about $58,255 a year (22.3% effective tax rate) — and a worker on the city's median full-time pay of $59,717 keeps about $3,975 a month.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Population 279,695 · Median household income $53,374 · Combined sales tax 9.679%
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| Missouri income tax | -$72.41 | -$1,883 |
| St. Louis local tax | -$23.08 | -$600 |
| Take-home pay | $1,842.59 | $47,907 |
- Take-home $47,907 79.8%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $1,883 3.1%
- Local tax $600 1.0%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in St. Louis
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2026 take-home pay in St. Louis at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, paid bi-weekly, including St. Louis local income tax. “Worth nationally” adjusts for St. Louis, MO-IL prices. “Rent share” is the median St. Louis rent ($1,044/month) as a share of take-home.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Worth nationally | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $773 | $25,512 | $981 | $26,830 | 49% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,913 | $40,442 | $1,555 | $42,531 | 31% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,338 | $58,255 | $2,241 | $61,264 | 22% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,763 | $74,417 | $2,862 | $78,262 | 17% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,613 | $106,178 | $4,084 | $111,663 | 12% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $13,313 | $169,869 | $6,533 | $178,644 | 7% |
Take-home pay on typical St. Louis incomes
What common local incomes leave after 2026 federal, Missouri, St. Louis and payroll taxes.
| Income | Gross / yr | Taxes | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time minimum wage ($15.00/hr) | $31,200 | $4,792 | $26,408 | $2,201 |
| Median full-time worker | $59,717 | $12,021 | $47,696 | $3,975 |
| Median household (married, one earner) | $53,374 | $7,549 | $45,825 | $3,819 |
| Per-capita income (all residents) | $44,949 | Income per resident including children and retirees | ||
Housing costs vs take-home pay in St. Louis
- Rent: median gross rent is $1,044 a month ($12,528 a year) — 26% of a median full-time worker's take-home pay, within the common 30% affordability guideline. To keep rent at 30% of take-home you need about $53,764 gross a year.
- Home values: the median owner-occupied home is worth $214,500, 4.0× the median household income.
- Property tax: the median homeowner pays $2,195 a year, an effective rate of about 1.02% of home value — $183 a month on top of the mortgage.
What a St. Louis paycheck is worth
Prices in the St. Louis, MO-IL area are 4.9% below the US average (BEA regional price parity 95.1, 2024; housing 79.0). Adjusting take-home pay for local prices:
| Salary | Take-home in St. Louis | Worth at US-average prices |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,442 | $42,531 |
| $75,000 | $58,255 | $61,264 |
| $100,000 | $74,417 | $78,262 |
| $150,000 | $106,178 | $111,663 |
St. Louis vs other cities on $75,000
St. Louis next to the other Missouri cities we cover and the five cities where $75,000 goes about as far once taxes and local prices are counted ($61,264 in national prices here).
| City | Local income tax | Sales tax | Take-home | Price-adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | None | 8.38% | $61,593 | $61,460 |
| Tampa, FL | None | 7.50% | $61,593 | $61,049 |
| Milwaukee, WI | None | 7.90% | $58,960 | $60,823 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,875 | 8.00% | $58,431 | $61,204 |
| St. Louis | $750 | 9.68% | $58,255 | $61,264 |
| Kansas City, MO | $750 | 8.97% | $58,255 | $62,949 |
| Louisville, KY | $1,650 | 6.00% | $57,435 | $61,709 |
Sales tax in St. Louis
St. Louis's combined rate of 9.679% is above the Missouri average of 8.44%. A $1,000 purchase costs $1,096.79; if you spend $20,000 a year on taxable goods, that is about $1,936 in sales tax. Missouri sales tax calculator.
Missouri income tax rates for 2026
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0.00% |
| $1,348 | 2.00% |
| $2,696 | 2.50% |
| $4,044 | 3.00% |
| $5,392 | 3.50% |
| $6,740 | 4.00% |
| $8,088 | 4.50% |
| $9,436 | 4.70% |
Standard deduction $16,100
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0.00% |
| $1,348 | 2.00% |
| $2,696 | 2.50% |
| $4,044 | 3.00% |
| $5,392 | 3.50% |
| $6,740 | 4.00% |
| $8,088 | 4.50% |
| $9,436 | 4.70% |
Standard deduction $32,200
Key facts about St. Louis taxes
- St. Louis has had a 1% earnings tax since 1959; it applies to residents and to nonresidents who work in the city.
- Voters renewed the tax in April 2026 (Proposition E, about 85% yes) for another five years.
- The earnings tax makes up about 36% of the city's general revenue (St. Louis Collector of Revenue).
- Base combined sales tax is 9.679% (4.225% Missouri plus 5.454% city); special districts can add more.
- Median household income is $53,374 (ACS 2024 1-year).
More on Missouri brackets, deductions and federal withholding: Missouri (MO) paycheck calculator.
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What this calculator simplifies
- Missouri’s deduction for federal income tax paid (for lower incomes), Social Security and public pension exemptions, and capital gains subtraction are not modeled.
- City earnings tax applies only if you live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis.
Frequently asked questions
Does St. Louis have a city income tax?
City of St. Louis 1% earnings tax on residents' earnings wherever earned and on nonresidents for work performed in the city. Renewed by voters (Proposition E) in April 2026.
What is the sales tax in St. Louis?
The combined sales tax rate in St. Louis is 9.679%, including the Missouri state rate of 4.23% — $96.79 on a $1,000 purchase.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in St. Louis?
About $58,255 per year or $2,241 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer in 2026, including $750 of local income tax. Adjusted for local prices (St. Louis, MO-IL price level 95.1, US = 100) that buys what $61,264 would nationally.
What is the typical salary in St. Louis?
Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers in St. Louis are $59,717 (Census ACS). After 2026 taxes that leaves about $47,696 a year, or $3,975 a month.
What is the minimum wage in St. Louis?
$15.00 an hour. Missouri state minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026; state law preempts higher city minimums. Full-time that is $31,200 a year, or about $26,408 after tax.
How much is property tax in St. Louis?
The median homeowner in St. Louis pays $2,195 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $214,500 — an effective rate of about 1.02% (Census ACS).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- St. Louis Collector of Revenue, Earnings Tax
- STLPR: St. Louis voters keep 1% earnings tax (Apr 7, 2026)
- Avalara St. Louis combined sales tax rate 2026 (secondary; state lookup not machine-readable)
- US Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year via Census Reporter: population, home value, real estate taxes, gross rent, per capita income, full-time earnings (St. Louis, MO)
- US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026)
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data released February 19, 2026
- BEA, Real Personal Income and Regional Price Parities methodology
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B01003/B01001, B25077, B25103, B25064, B19301, B20018)
- Missouri Department of Revenue — 2026 Missouri Withholding Tax Formula
- Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets (cross-check)
- Tax Foundation — State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments